Question 1

Does Norwegian Cruise Line sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Norwegian Cruise Line has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 236 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Norwegian Cruise Line, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 236 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Norwegian Cruise Line?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Norwegian Cruise Line's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Norwegian Cruise Line has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	379
2024	1	1	494
2017	2	2	86

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Cloud Data Developer G-100-25167-097598	$147,500	Miami, FL	Jun 16, 2025	Jun 30, 2026	379	Certified
Database Administrator III G-100-24309-450170	$149,968	Miami, FL	Nov 4, 2024	Mar 13, 2026	494	Certified
Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Finance A-17121-32258	$66,102	Miami, FL	May 17, 2017	Aug 4, 2017	79	Certified
Revenue Management Systems Analyst A-17123-33458	$75,109	Miami, FL	May 9, 2017	Aug 9, 2017	92	Certified

Norwegian Cruise Line — Green Card PERM Data

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